jts1882
Dean Richards
The problem with VAR is they aren't consistent in application. If it is supposed to correct clear and obvious errors, then they don't need long delays to look at multiple replays many times. If they need the time, it's not clear and obvious.
There is also uncertainty over whether it is a tool for the referee to use on request or an extra referee who can inform the referee of things missed. Recent cases have involved the latter and long delays analysing things that are a matter of interpretation. Then sometimes the referee asks the fourth official what he saw on video, sometimes we have the side show of the referee going to watch the video himself.
I don't expect it to be perfect, I just want less mistakes. However, the spectator or viewer should know what VAR can be used for, when it should be used, how it should be used, and the relative roles of referee and fourth official.
There is also uncertainty over whether it is a tool for the referee to use on request or an extra referee who can inform the referee of things missed. Recent cases have involved the latter and long delays analysing things that are a matter of interpretation. Then sometimes the referee asks the fourth official what he saw on video, sometimes we have the side show of the referee going to watch the video himself.
I don't expect it to be perfect, I just want less mistakes. However, the spectator or viewer should know what VAR can be used for, when it should be used, how it should be used, and the relative roles of referee and fourth official.